Washing machine



Jan. 27, 1931.

E. w. FIINCH WASHIDfG MACHINE Filed Feb. 5, 1930 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 EllF inoh INVENTOR ATTORNEY Jan. 27, 1931. E, w, FIN'CH 1,789,960

WASHING MACHINE Filed Feb. 5, 1930 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 r o o o o o a 0 l3 fl' 3 l6 o 0 o o o o o o a O 0 O O O O 0 O 0 1 ATTORNEY ing motion of a chair is utilized; so that the Th chair and cylinder,

. the invention.

Patented, Janii27, 1931' UNITED s'ra min m; or cmcaeo, rumors,

' wasnmo amounts Application fled I'ebruary 5. 1930- lerial No. 423,158.

This invention relates to washing machines and to means for operating the'same,

.an object being to provide a Fower mechanism in which power derived rom the rockmachine may be operated incomfort and with a minimum of effort. 1

Another object of the invention is the rovision of a frame of novel constructionw ich supports 'the washing cylinderor container and supports and guldes the chair, together with means for operative'ly connecting the whereby the latter may be operated. Y

Another object of the invention is the provision of a cylinder or container of novel construction, wherein the contents thereof will be moved tudinallv so that the said contents will e thoroughly agitated and a thorough cleansing of the 'artlcles ensue. With the above and other objects in view, the invention further includes the following novel features and details of construction, to be hereinafter more fully described, 'illus-' trated in the accompanyln pointed out in the a pende Figure 1 is a si Y claims.

Figure 2 is a top plan view.

' Figure 3 is a sectional view taken longi v tudinally of the tub. I Figure-4 is a perspective viewof thewashing cylinder or container.

igure 5 is a section on the line 5-5 of Fi ure 1. v v

' igure 6 is a similar view on the line 6--6 of F1 re 1.

Re erring to the drawings in detail; wherein like characters of reference denote correspondin parts, the reference character 10 indicates t e frame of the machine which may be constructed of both angle iron and strag iron so as to provide a='relatively light rigi' frame. This frame rotatably supports a cylinder or container 11 whose trunnions 12 are mounted in bearing arms 13 secured to the frame.- One of these truimions carries a gear 14 which is enga ed by a pinion '15, and the latter is mounte upon a-shaft-16, one

both circumferentially and lon 'i- The walls drawings andvis hinged eelevation illustrating in one of the er end extends by the frame end of which has' a bearinbearin arms 13 while the ot throng a bearing 17 carried and has'secured thereto a fly wheel 18. Y substantially cylindrie container 11 is cal and is provided with oppositely located flat sides 1 These sides are disposed at an inclination with respect to the axial center of the cylinder, revolved; the articles therein will e moved circumferentially and longitudinally. This and when the said cylinder is circumferential movement is due to the flat portions 19 while the longitudinal is due to the inclination of with respect to the axis of rotation.

The cylinderor container 11 operates in a I is supported by theframe 10 20 which which is adapted to contain water for tub and movement these flat portions washing the articles within the container.

of the cylinder or. container are perforated as indicated at 21 so that the water may through the articles therein. or container is provided with the insertion and removal of this opening is closed by a door 22. The door he cylinder an opening for a suitable latch operated by a knob 24.

The frame 10 includes an extension 25. is extension comprises spaced aralle'l an gle rails 26 which are connected the frame extension with the frame bars 28.

The "rails 26 the rockers 29 0 being rigidly connec proper by means of crossed a chair 30, and these rockers the articles andprovide tracks or guides for pass through the c linder and.

as shown at 23 and is provided with I by may also be formed of angle iron so as to" engage and ride upon the rails ,26, as clearly shown in Figures]. and 6 of.' the drawings The chair is connectedjto' one of the crossbars 27 of the frame 25by means of a sprin 31, while a spring 32 connects the front of the i chair with the main so that the action oft assist in the rocking motion after such motion is begun.

ortion of the .frame,

Pivotall connected withthe chair 30 is a ii i yoke 32. his yoke extends across the backof the chair ,30 and is removably enga within open. bearing members 33. arm 34 ese springflwill be to which extends through the yoke is eccentrically pivoted to the y wheel 18 as shown at 35. Thus rocking movement of the chair 30. will, through the yoke and arm, rotate the I fly wheel 18 and operate the cylinder 11.

The invention is susceptible of various changes in its form, proportions and minor details of construction and the right is herein reserved to make such changes as groperly fall within the scope of the appende claims. v

Having described the invention what is claimed is 1. In a washing machine, a frame, a cylinder mounted for operation therein, a frame extension including spaced parallel angle rails, means rigidly connecting the frame extension and frame, a rocking device having parts movahly engaging the rails, springs connecting the device and frame extension and the device and frame, and means operatively connecting the device and cylinder to operate the latter when the device is rocked. 2. In a washing machine, a frame, a cylinder mounted for operation therein, a frame extension including spaced parallel. angle rails, means rigidly connecting the frame extension and frame, a rocking device having parts movably engaging the rails, springs connecting the device and frame extension and the device and frame, a yoke pivotally connected with the device, an arm extending from the yoke, and an eccentric connection between the arm and cylinder to operate the latter when the device is rocked. as In testimony whEereof I atlix my signature EMETT W FENCE, 

